Matthew Patrick Leach
Matthew Patrick Leach, age 19 of Lincoln, NE, died Thursday, July 27, 2023 in Lincoln. He was born on August 18, 2003 to Chad Leach and Jodee (Spanjers) Leach in Omaha, NE.
He was a member of unified sports, and thoroughly enjoyed watching YouTube videos, shopping on eBay, fixing toy cars and changing the batteries. He loved looking at photos of his family and friends, playing with his beloved dogs, Eddie and Quincy, and he loved school, his friends, and his teachers. Matthew was habitually happy and was always smiling. Everyone was welcome into his world and he made them feel loved.
He is survived by his mother Jodee Spanjers Leach, father Chad Leach, sister Erin Leach all of Lincoln, grandparents Pat (Karen) Leach of Benedict, NE, and John (Karen) Ragland of Lake Ozark, MO, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Peter (Mary Dee) Spanjers.
Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Monday, August 7, 2023 at Metz Chapel in York, NE with the Reverend Father John Sullivan officiating. Inurnment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in York. Visitation will be held on Monday at Metz Chapel from 12:30-1:30pm with the family greeting friends at that time. Rosary will be said at 1:30 pm. Matthew has been cremated, no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Condolences may be emailed to Metz Mortuary Messages will be given to the family.
He was a member of unified sports, and thoroughly enjoyed watching YouTube videos, shopping on eBay, fixing toy cars and changing the batteries. He loved looking at photos of his family and friends, playing with his beloved dogs, Eddie and Quincy, and he loved school, his friends, and his teachers. Matthew was habitually happy and was always smiling. Everyone was welcome into his world and he made them feel loved.
He is survived by his mother Jodee Spanjers Leach, father Chad Leach, sister Erin Leach all of Lincoln, grandparents Pat (Karen) Leach of Benedict, NE, and John (Karen) Ragland of Lake Ozark, MO, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Peter (Mary Dee) Spanjers.
Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Monday, August 7, 2023 at Metz Chapel in York, NE with the Reverend Father John Sullivan officiating. Inurnment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in York. Visitation will be held on Monday at Metz Chapel from 12:30-1:30pm with the family greeting friends at that time. Rosary will be said at 1:30 pm. Matthew has been cremated, no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Condolences may be emailed to Metz Mortuary Messages will be given to the family.